APA Corporation (APA)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
APA
APA Corporation
$39.11
+2.76%
ENERGY · Cap: $13.82B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$60.71
+1.90%
ENERGY · Cap: $59.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 149% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $8.69B). APA leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 10.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.40. APA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
APA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-4.2%
Fair Value
$27.13
Current Price
$39.11
$11.98 premium
Margin of Safety
-403.6%
Fair Value
$9.38
Current Price
$60.71
$51.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 30.6%
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 148.9% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 28.0%
Earnings declined 18.2%
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APA
The strongest argument for APA centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 30.6%.
Bull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 148.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : APA
The primary concerns for APA are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 44.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APA profiles as a declining stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
APA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 148.9% — sustainability is the question.
OXY generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
APA scores higher overall (62/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 16.5% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
APA Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
APA Corporation is the holding company for Apache Corporation, a company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is organized in Delaware and headquartered in Houston.
Visit Website →Occidental Petroleum Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an American company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration in the United States, the Middle East, and Colombia as well as petrochemical manufacturing in the United States, Canada, and Chile.
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